Popular Afrikaans singer’s wife puts racist troll in her place

"The reason I made the decision to not share our newest addition as I’m not ready for the hateful comments that will come his way."

Model and businesswoman Michelle Gildenhuys, wife of TV presenter and singer Emo Adams, has spoken out on social media after a racist comment underneath a Facebook post.

Michelle wrote on Facebook and Instagram that a troll has left hateful comments on her Facebook page. “This person was not on my friend's list so I have no idea where she came from!” Michelle writes. “In all honesty, she has managed to upset those that support and care for me, more than me really.”

Michelle and Emo were married on New Year’s Day last year. The couple has two children. She writes on Facebook: “I have never been blind to the fact that my decision to marry someone of colour will not always be accepted or understood. I’m ok with that and have been dealing with it for a majority of my life. “I understand that I’m somewhat in the public eye and that by exposing my family and kids I put them in the firing line too. Hence the reason I made the decision to not share our newest addition as I’m not ready for the hateful comments that will come his way.” She continues: “I’m ok if you don’t like me, but I’m not ok with you taking it out on my child. I have far too many blessings in my life to for a second focus on the haters.”

Many of her fans had words of encouragement on Michelle’s Facebook post. Annelize Eyre wrote: “People who are in pain hurt other people. Happiness is an inside job. She clearly has no love in her heart. Michelle and Emo, you’re amazing parents and successful business people with beautiful children – it’s enough to cancel out any negative comments.”

Natasha Paulse commented: “So sorry that you and your family have had to endure such hurt. I too enjoy your posts and look forward to updates on you and your boys, so I agree: Change your privacy settings and don’t let this troll steal your joy. Light and love.”